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Michael Palin is a comedian, actor, writer and television presenter.
In 1965 after attending Oxford university, Palin became a presenter on a programme called NOW! At about the same time he and Terry Jones (with whom he had been at Oxford) began to write comedy for the BBC including The Ken Dodd Show and The Billy Cotton Bandshow. They were also members of the writing team working on The Frost Report, which included future Python members Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Eric Idle.
Python would become a landmark in British comedy, influencing almost everything that would follow. They would leave their mark on both the big and small screen, appearing in films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life.
Palin has also made a number of epic and inspiring travel programmes including; Around the World in 80 days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle and Sahara.
Much loved, Palin is a true National Treasure. To learn more about Michael click and explore any of his media channels in the tool-bar above.